BADMINTON HORSE TRIALS
1st - 3rd May 2010
£239 Child 12 and under £199
Single Room Supplement: £30
You will have an opportunity to see the best horses and riders in the world competing in this prestigious event. We arrive in time to watch some of the dressage on the Friday, and then there are the thrills and spills of the cross-country on the Saturday. On Sunday, we have grandstand seats to watch the showjumping phase. There are also more than 200 trade stands with some great shopping.
Hotels: Hilton, Swindon. Itinerary
5th - 8th August 2010
£359
Single Room Supplement: £104
This 4 day tour offers something for everyone - a top international horse show, famous for its hunter classes and Nations Cup, with great trade stands and a unique Irish atmosphere, plus a chance to explore Dublin, one of Europe’s most exciting cities with its cosmopolitan dining and vibrant nightlife. Travel will be by coach and fast ferry.
Hotel: Camden Court. Itinerary
3rd - 5th September 2010
£235 Child under 12: £210
Single Room Supplement: £30
This 4 star event is the highlight of the autumn season, and rivals Badminton in difficulty. We will arrive in time to see some of the dressage on the Friday, or you can walk the cross-country course while it is quiet. Saturday brings the excitement of the cross-country with its imposing obstacles, and on Sunday we have grandstand seats for the showjumping. There is also fabulous shopping and all kinds of equestrian entertainment.
Hotel: The Holiday Inn, Corby. Itinerary
18th - 19th September 2010
£149
Single Room Supplement: £15
You will see our best riders competing for national titles from Novice to Grand Prix, plus young horse classes and dressage displays. There are several freestyle competitions, and you will see beautiful horses literally dancing to music. If you are looking for inspiration, do not miss this opportunity!
Hotel: Hilton Coventry. Itinerary
9th - 10th October 2010
£189 Child under 15: £179
Single Room Supplement: £15
This tour takes in the Saturday evening performance, which always includes a scintillating display of a whole variety of disciplines, including international showjumping. You will also spend Sunday at the show. You should have time to visit the many colourful trade stands, and see the matinee performance in the afternoon. Accommodation is on a lunch, bed and breakfast basis.
Hotel: Hilton Coventry. Itinerary
18th - 19th December 2010
£169
Single Room Supplement: £15
You will see the Saturday evening performance of this popular indoor show. There is a full evening of equestrian entertainment, including international showjumping, and the evening concludes with the traditional Christmas pantomime. With its festive atmosphere, this show makes great family entertainment. This tour includes a visit to Windsor, which offers many tourist attractions and is great for last minute Christmas shopping. Accommodation is on a lunch, bed and breakfast basis.
Hotel: Hilton Newbury North & Hilton Newbury Centre.
25th June - 27th June 2010
£232 Child 14 and under: £215
Single Room Supplement: £30
Spend two days at the famous Hickstead Derby meeting, which also features dressage to Grand Prix, and all the usual showing classes. The Derby is a very challenging competition, attracting the best international showjumpers.The tour also includes a visit to a Sports Horse Stud, where you will meet the stallions and the mares with their foals. Hopefully there will be a chance to see one of the stallions being ridden.
Hotel: The Hilton, Gatwick. Itinerary
7th - 8th August 2010
£139 Child 12 and under: £120
Single Room Supplement: £15
All the stars of eventing will be competing for the British Open and Intermediate Championships. As this is technically a one day event, you will see all phases of the competition over the two days. Gatcombe Park, the home of Princess Anne, provides an undulating parkland setting, with great viewing for the cross-country. There is also a packed programme of attractions in the main arena, with all kinds of displays and fun competitions.
Hotel: Swindon, Marriott. Itinerary
